The SAS Scholarship, established by SAS Institute Pte Ltd, is aimed at encouraging outstanding full-time undergraduates in the Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) programme to achieve academic excellence in their studies, particularly in the learning of business intelligence technology and applications.

Four scholaships will be awarded annually commencing Academic Year 2008-09, each valued at $5,000.

To be eligible for this Scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Full-time undergraduates of any nationality in the Bachelor of Science (Information Systems) programme
• Good academic results (cumulative GPA of at least 3.0)
• Demonstrate leadership potential
• Good sense of citizenship within SIS or the broader SMU community
• Special consideration will be given to students taking the Business Intelligence specialty track within the Advanced Business Solutions second major or business intelligence related courses
• Special consideration may be given to students with financial needs
• Preference will be given to students proceeding to their third or fourth year of study

• Each scholarship, valued at $5,000 per academic year (or $2,500 per semester) is tenable for the duration of the scholar's studies (up to four years), subject to good academic results.
• The Scholarship will offer partial financial support towards annual tuition fees and/or study-related expenses.
• The scholar is required to complete a minimum of 10 weeks' internship with the Donor and/or its designated companies.
• No bond is required of the scholarship recipients.
• The Donor and/or its designated companies may offer career opportunities to the scholar.

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